Perfectly Baked Bone-In Chicken Breast

This recipe for perfectly baked bone-in chicken breast is a simple way to prepare chicken for meal prep, chicken salads, chicken soup and more. Chicken is baked until tender, juicy and golden brown. A super easy way to cook bone-in chicken breasts with delicious results every time!

Chicken breasts are so versatile to cook with – they’re lean, inexpensive and pair well with so many different flavors. One of the easiest ways to prepare this cut of meat is by making baked chicken breast. With just 5 minutes of prep time required, it’s as quick as it is delicious!

Bone-in chicken breast is super simple to make and comes out moist and juicy each and every time. The key is to maintain a relatively low temperature (in this case 350ºF) so the meat doesn’t dry out.

Keeping the bone in and skin on is another secret to keeping your lean chicken breasts moist and juicy.

How Do You Make Baked Bone-In Chicken Breast?

This recipe could not be easier! Place the chicken breast on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle avocado oil over the top. Season generously with salt and pepper and feel free to add any other favorite seasoning. Other seasoning options are smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and/or onion powder. Bake the chicken for about 45 minutes and until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF and chicken is cooked through.

Tips For Perfectly Baked Bone-In Chicken Breast

Choose bone-in chicken breasts that are close to the same size, so that they cook at the same rate.

You can double or even triple this recipe to have more prepared chicken on-hand, as needed.

Olive oil may be substituted for the avocado oil.

This technique also works well with bone-in chicken thighs.

You can add some vegetables to the pan to cook along with the chicken. Some of our favorites include carrots, potatoes, broccoli, asparagus and zucchini. You may need to remove the veggies before the chicken is completely cooked, depending on what veggies you use.

Variations

This is a basic recipe for baked bone-in chicken breast, but you can add other herbs and spices to the mix to customize this dish to your tastes.

How Do You Know When Chicken Is Done Cooking?

Check to see if your chicken is done cooking by either cutting into it, or using a meat thermometer. If you cut into the chicken, there should be no pink remaining and the juices should run clear. The most accurate way to tell if your chicken is done is to use a thermometer. Insert a probe thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken breast. To be considered safe to eat, the temperature should be at least 165ºF.

This baked bone-in chicken breast recipe is my go-to for busy nights when I don’t have a lot of time to stand around in the kitchen and work on dinner prep. It also happens to be totally delicious and pairs well with so many sides!

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Perfectly Baked Bone-In Chicken Breast

This recipe for perfectly baked bone-in chicken breast is a simple way to prepare chicken for meal prep, chicken salads, chicken soup and more. Chicken is baked until tender, juicy and golden brown. A super easy way to cook bone-in chicken breasts with delicious results every time!

About Dani

Dani Spies is the founder and host of Clean & Delicious; a weekly cooking show on YouTube and a healthy eating blog that celebrates real, whole foods! She takes a holistic approach to health and wellness and is loved for her approachable, down to earth style both in and out of the kitchen.

I just made this! My first successful chicken recipe!! So, the chicken came out really good. Will definitely use this in the future and share with others! I’m eating mine with chunky salsa and quinoa. ﻿